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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,515.51, 10,371.41 and 4,158.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,515.51, 10,371.41 and 4,158.46 is: 5,738.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,515.51 : 10,371.41 = 4,158.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,515.51/10,371.41 = 4,158.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,515.51x = 10,371.41 × 4,158.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,515.51x = 43,129,129.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,129,129.95/7,515.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,738.68

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